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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Om Birla on being elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second time in a row.
In a post on his official social media account 'X', CM Yogi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Om Birla, calling him a popular and soft-spoken leader. He wrote, "I have full faith that under your successful leadership, the dignity of the Parliament, the temple of Indian democracy, will reach new heights. Best wishes for your golden tenure!" It is noteworthy that Om Birla has been elected from Kota Lok Sabha seat of Rajasthan. He was made the candidate for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker by NDA on Tuesday, while on Wednesday he was elected Speaker by voice vote. National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and MP from Kota, Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha after the motion for the same was moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The motion was adopted by the house through a voice vote. The house echoed with 'Ayes' and 'Noes' and the pro-tem speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab declared Om Birla as the Speaker of the lower house. The opposition which had filed K Suresh as the Speaker candidate of the INDIA bloc did not press for a division vote. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also extended wishes to Birla and accompanied him to the chair along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and PM Modi. The NDA, which commands 293 MPs in the 543-member Lok Sabha, was able to demonstrate its clear majority to ensure that Om Birla returns to the chair he held in the 17th Lok Sabha. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on June 24 and will conclude on July 3. The 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will commence on June 27 and conclude on July 3. On June 27, President Murmu is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. (ANI)
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